Impact of Therapeutic Activities on the Personal Living of Seniors Living in the Social Services in Bratislava Cover Image

Vplyv terapeutických činností na osobné prežívanie seniorov žijúcich v zariadení sociálnych služieb v Bratislave
Impact of Therapeutic Activities on the Personal Living of Seniors Living in the Social Services in Bratislava

Author(s): Katarína Bundzelová, Mária Kyseľová Matiová, František Radi
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Sociology, Gerontology
Published by: VERBUM - vydavateľstvo Katolíckej univerzity v Ružomberku
Keywords: Age; Needs of seniors; Social care; Therapeutic activities;

Summary/Abstract: The article deals with the effects of therapeutic activities on seniors living in the social services in Bratislava. The methodology is based on a qualitative research carried out by a focus group research method, which aims to get feedback from seniors, to evaluate specific therapeutic activities and to determine whether seniors would like to change the form and/or the course of therapeutic activities. We have found out that therapeutic activities have a positive effect, they are enriching and encouraging for the elderly; they support socialization and independence of seniors. We have also found out that according to seniors no changes in therapeutic activities are necessary. The goal of the work has been fulfilled.

  • Issue Year: XX/2020
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 25-44
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Slovak